Chapter 109 Camping, Starry Sky

In the next few days, everyone in the courtyard who is free will go to Aunt Feng's orchard to help, but not everyone is always free.

After Ma Ye and Chen Mo settled the investment funds, they went to Fujian to visit the tea plantations; Nana still had to work at the restaurant; Hu Youyu also had to go to the ancient city to sing in the evening; Xie Xiaochun ran between the e-commerce warehouse and Youfeng Restaurant every day, and had a lot to do.

Even Xie Zhiyao and Huang Xinxin don't have time to go there often.

Xie Zhiyao had previously tried to find someone in the village to invest in a B&B. Now that the B&B is half built, the owner doesn't want to continue, leaving a mess there.

These days, Xie Zhiyao and Huang Xinxin have been extremely busy with this matter and are anxious to find someone to take over the business.

As for Da Mai, since his serialized novel is coming to an end, he is not stuck in writing and has been going there these days.

There were also three "idle" people, Chen Mo, Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, so they were naturally not absent.

After a few days, other villagers also made time to help, and Chen Mo and his companions' help came to an end.

In order to thank everyone for their hard work, Xie Zhiyao proposed a team building activity and everyone went camping outdoors.

After Hu Youyu confirmed with Xie Zhiyao again and again in the group that it was a real team-building activity, purely for entertainment and no labor, everyone in the courtyard went out camping happily together, except for Ma Ye who had not returned from Fujian.

Led by Xie Zhiyao, the group came to a camping site on a hill close to Erhai Lake, far away from the village and the hustle and bustle.

The breeze makes the boots rustle, and the fish tail is red in the sky.

Gusts of cool sea breeze blew towards us, the sea surface sparkled, and the sky was like a huge palette, rendering gorgeous and colorful.

Flocks of birds return to their nests, and their chirping sounds echo in the empty sky.

Everyone stood on the shore, gazing at the dreamlike beauty.

"It's so quiet and comfortable."

“It seems like we are the only ones left in the world.”

"Can we see the starry sky at the end of the trailer from here?"

"Well, we can see it at night."

Xie Zhiyao shouted from the back: "Let's set up the tent first and see what happens later."

"Okay, here we come."

Upon hearing this, everyone started to take action, setting up tents, collecting branches, making fires, placing tables and chairs, and preparing food.
"Teacher Hu, don't be lazy."

“An artist’s hands cannot work.”

The sun sets and night falls.

Under the starry sky, everyone sat around the campfire.

"cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses, there was a crisp and cheerful clinking sound, and the atmosphere was lively and joyful.

Hu Youyu took a big sip of wine, sighed, and said with emotion: "It feels so good to be together."

"It's a pity that Master Ma is not here, otherwise everyone would be here."

Chen Mo ate the roasted sweet potatoes and said with a smile: "There will be another chance next time."

"But it seems like Damai is leaving?" Hu Youyu looked at Damai.

Da Mai nodded and smiled, "I'm leaving next week, and I've already told Xiaochun to check out."

Everyone was a little surprised to hear this.

"Why are you leaving so soon?" Chen Nanxing was a little reluctant.

Da Mai explained, "I've been out for too long. My parents keep calling me to come back."

Hu Youyu smiled and asked, "Da Mai, will you come back to see us?"

"Of course, I will come back to live for a while next year."

"Just...will you still be there then?" Da Mai asked uncertainly.

"I don't know if they are there, but I am definitely there." Hu Youyu smiled and shrugged, "Because I have nowhere else to go."

"I think we're leaving next month?" Chen Mo looked at Xu Hongdou.

Xu Hongdou nodded, "Unconsciously, we have been here for two months."

"We." Chen Nanxing was stuck in the middle of his sentence.

Chen Nanxing wanted to say that they would come back next time, but they were not freelancers like Damai, so it would be difficult for them to come back for such a long time.

And even if they travel again, they will definitely want to see the scenery they have never seen before.

So, I don’t know when the next time will be.

Nana suddenly felt sad, "If you all leave, there will be no one to have supper with me."

Now, Nana, Xu Hongdou, Chen Nanxing and Damai have basically become regular midnight snack partners.

But if all three of them leave, she will be alone.

The impending separation will inevitably add a touch of sadness to the lively atmosphere of gathering.

Hu Youyu comforted him generously: "My friend, don't be sad. We all eat buffets. We leave after eating on the first day and come back the next day."

Da Mai also changed the topic of parting and said, "Teacher Hu, in this situation, you have to sing a song."

Hu Youyu readily agreed, "Sure, I just wrote a new song recently."

"A new song?"

"Isn't it 'Lonely Man' again?"

"Can you change the song?"

Everyone started joking and the atmosphere became cheerful again.

Hu Youyu took out his guitar and introduced: "This time, it's my new original song "Wind" for everyone."

"Really?"

"Are you serious?"

"expect!"

The crowd cheered and applauded.

Hu Youyu plucked the chords lightly to test the sound, and everyone gradually quieted down, waiting to listen.

Amid the sound of the wind and the burning bonfire, a gentle guitar melody sounded, and Hu Youyu began to sing softly:

【Always yearning to approach the ideal
The more I desire, the more clumsy I look.

Your mess, my panic
It's watching.
But keep silent]

Hu Youyu's deep voice carries a hint of sadness, as if he is whispering about how he has always been committed to music.

What Da Mai heard was himself doubting himself yet clumsily persisting in writing during countless late nights.

Perhaps this is the difficult journey that all those who yearn for their ideals are going through.

Xu Hongdou also recalled that during these years in BJ, she had never dared to stop her hurried pace.

When you are studying, you dare not lag behind others in academic performance; when you are working, you dare not lag behind others in performance.

It seems like I have to keep moving forward like this, without daring to stop.

Isn't this also the confusion and panic in the heart?

Someone stopped
Some people are still wandering
Life is a room, days are windows

The story you want happens right beside you

People are forgetful.

All good things must come to an end. Some people are staying here, some are about to leave, but our stories continue.

We are reluctant, but we are also good at forgetting.

After Hu Youyu finished singing, Chen Mo was the first to applaud, "Great, Old Hu."

Chen Mo thinks Hu Youyu's song is really good.

Music does not require complex melodies or profound lyrics. It is enough as long as it expresses what you want to express and makes the listeners feel touched and resonate with it.

"There is still room for improvement." Hu Youyu said modestly, but his smile was bright.

Others reacted and applauded.

"Teacher Hu, it turns out you can really write songs." Da Mai said with emotion.

Da Mai's impression of Hu Youyu's songwriting is narcissistic songs like "Lonely Man".

"Keep a low profile." Hu Youyu stretched out his hand and pressed it lightly.

Nana teased, "Your mouth is almost stretched to your ears. You don't look like you want to be low-key."

"Is there?" Hu Youyu touched his face.

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing both nodded.

"Why can't you be happy with yourself for writing a good work?"

Chen Mo can understand Hu Youyu's joy in creating a work that he is satisfied with.

Sometimes this has little to do with the recognition of others, but is more about self-satisfaction and affirmation.

Hu Youyu nodded vigorously and said narcissistically: "Sure enough, only talented people like us know how to appreciate each other." Seeing Hu Youyu being so shameless, the four golden flowers looked at each other and laughed.

Well, this is very Teacher Hu.

"Would you like to sing a song too?" Hu Youyu handed the guitar to Chen Mo.

"Let's sing a song." Several people cheered.

"Okay." Chen Mo took it with a smile.

Chen Mo thought for a moment, looked at the starry night sky, and said, "Then I'll give you a song called "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky."

"Good." Everyone applauded.

Chen Mo flicked his fingers, and a warm melody flowed out from his fingertips. He spoke softly:
[Can the brightest star in the night sky hear the loneliness and sighs in the heart of the person looking up at it?

Can the brightest star in the night sky remember the figure that once walked with me and disappeared in the wind?

Under the gorgeous starry sky, a group of people who met by chance gathered together.

Fate arises with the wind and also disperses with the wind, but at least there are stars to witness their journey together.

I pray to have a transparent heart and eyes that can shed tears
Give me the courage to believe again, to embrace you beyond the lies.

People gather here, laughing, crying, frustrated, confused.
Everyone shared with each other, confided in each other, comforted each other, healed each other, and embraced each other, gaining the strength and courage to start over.

【.
Whenever I can't find the meaning of existence

Whenever I'm lost in the night

the brightest star in the night sky

Please guide me closer]

When we are lost again, the brightest star in the night sky will guide us back here, back to this starry sky, and then we will meet again.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the day for Da Mai to leave.

"I can't bear to leave you."

Xu Hongdou, Chen Nanxing and Damai pulled them reluctantly.

Chen Mo and Hu Youyu watched this scene from the side and shook their heads, "Here we go again."

Several people have been in this mood these days, and it's a bit sticky for men.

Hu Youyu joked: "That's enough, I've already had several farewell meals."

Chen Mo also joked, "Or maybe change the flight and have another meal?"

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing rolled their eyes at the two unromantic people and ignored them.

What do men know about the feelings between girls?

Xu Hongdou hugged Damai and said, "I will help you mail your luggage today. Tell us if you have left anything behind."

Chen Nanxing also reminded: "When you land home, remember to let us know in the group chat."

Barley nodded reluctantly, "Well, I'll be leaving then."

"Have a safe trip."

After Da Mai left, life in the courtyard remained peaceful, as if nothing had changed.

Because Xu Hongdou and his friends often talked on the phone with Damai when they were having supper at night.

Everyone was delighted to learn that Damai's parents gave her a dog and forced her to walk the dog every day.

After Da Mai left, he became more active in the group, not at all like the depressed look he had when he was in the courtyard.

Maybe for someone like Damai who is socially anxious, socializing with a distance is her comfort zone.

Of course, it is not ruled out that the distance causes longing, so there is something to talk about.

The morning was sunny and the weather was fine.

Chen Mo sat in the yard, leisurely drinking tea and petting the cat.

Hu Youyu walked down the stairs carrying his suitcase and guitar.

Chen Mo heard the noise and looked towards the stairs, "Old Hu, are we leaving now?"

He remembered that Hu Youyu said in the group two days ago that he was going to BJ to attend the music festival.

Hu Youyu, wearing sunglasses, made a rock gesture and said, "Yes, buddy is going to attend a livehouse."

"Don't miss me too much, I'll bring you Daoxiangcun when I come back."

Chen Mo laughed and said, "Have you forgotten where I came from?"

Hu Youyu patted his forehead and said, "Look at my poor memory. You should have brought it to me."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "It's simple. If you want to eat it, it's available online. I'll place an order now so you don't have to carry it back home."

Hu Youyu clicked his tongue and said, "That's almost right. Is there any specialty product in BJ that can't be bought online?"

Chen Mo said seriously: "Yes, it's a tunnel. See if you can dig one back."

Hu Youyu was overjoyed. "Okay, let's stop talking. I have to catch a plane."

Chen Mo waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Hu Youyu set off in a dashing manner, dragging his luggage and carrying his guitar.

The courtyard became quiet again.

Chen Mo took a sip of tea and said to himself, "Well, I am really the only one left."

My tea friend Ma Ye didn’t come back, and my drinking buddy Lao Hu left too. I feel a bit lonely.

"Meow~~" the fat orange cat at my feet called out.

"Yes, and you too."

Chen Mo gently scratched Pangju's chin, and Pangju closed his eyes comfortably and lay down on his side.

At noon, the courtyard was still quiet.

Da Mai has gone home, Ma Ye and Hu Youyu are out, and Nana is in the restaurant.

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing were asked by Xie Zhiyao for help two days ago to receive the owner of Shaohua Bookstore and his group who came to Yunmiao Village from BJ. The "reward" was a set of embroidery of local ethnic costumes.

Shaohua Bookstore is a cultural and creative brand bookstore with the theme of "academics, cultural salon, coffee, art gallery, film, music, creativity, life and fashion".

It has built a public platform for openness, discussion and sharing, and created a reading space with architectural elements, religious sentiments and humanistic care, which is deeply loved by readers.

Shaohua Bookstore also has many cultural and creative products, such as rattan baskets, scented candles for reading at night, coffee cups, art photo frames, paper bookshelves, umbrellas, personalized T-shirts, handmade glass, and red classic series cloth bags, etc., which can attract customers to consume and boost the economy.

It can be said that if a Shaohua Bookstore is established in Yunmiao Village, the tourism industry of Yunmiao Village will have a signature dish that can be served on the table.

There are wood carving workshops and tie-dye workshops scattered around in many villages nearby.

Moreover, the natural scenery of each village is similar, and Yunmiao Village is obviously not unique.

Xie Zhiyao's homestay and tie-dye workshop were originally taken over by others because others could not continue to run them.

This shows that there are really few tourists in the village and many industries cannot be developed at all.

For example, there is a half-built homestay in the village now, but there is no one to take it over. Xie Zhiyao and Huang Xinxin have been worried about this.

In the end, if he really can't find anyone to transfer the business to, Xie Zhiyao will probably have to take it over himself.

Jianchuan wood carving, Zhoucheng tie-dyeing, and Yunmiao also need such cultural symbols.

With the popularity of Shaohua Bookstore, it can definitely become an iconic cultural landmark of Yunmiao Village.

This will be able to "highlight" the differences between Yunmiao Village and nearby villages and change the current situation where there are few tourists in Yunmiao Village.

Therefore, Xie Zhiyao and Huang Xinxin attached great importance to this and asked Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing for help.

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing work in the hotel service industry. They are very attentive and considerate in all aspects of dealing with people. Moreover, both of them are from BJ, so they have a lot to talk about in terms of vision and knowledge. There is really no more suitable candidate in the village than these two.

At the request of Xie Zhiyao and Huang Xinxin, and because they had stayed in the village for a long time and had developed feelings for the place, the two of them softened their hearts and agreed to help.

Chen Mo felt that Xie Zhiyao's stay in BJ was not in vain. Although his original intention was good and for the development of the village, when it came to doing things, he was very good at using the methods of "making empty promises" and "feelings and ideals" that some capitalists used.

Of course, this is a compliment in Chen Mo's view.

If Xie Zhiyao is really a good person without any scheming, then Chen Mo really is not optimistic about the development of the village.

It is precisely these people who have both the ability and the means who have hope of changing the status quo.

Chen Mo was alone and too lazy to cook, so he strolled out and prepared to go to the Gesanghua Restaurant for lunch.

Arriving at the Gesanghua Restaurant, as soon as Chen Mo entered the door, he saw the table in the middle of the yard. Xie Zhiyao was receiving the owner of Shaohua Bookstore and his group, including Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing.

After Chen Mo thought about it for a moment, he knew why it was such a coincidence, because it seemed that the Gesang flowers in this village were the most distinctive and delicious.

Xu Hongdou also saw Chen Mo and winked at him playfully.

Chen Mo smiled lightly, not intending to disturb them, and just let them eat their own food.

Just as Chen Mo was about to go into the house, he heard a voice:
"Chen Mo?"

Hearing someone calling his name, Chen Mo turned around and saw an unexpected person at Xu Hongdou's table.

"Mingyu?!"

(End of this chapter)